Senior MongoDB Database Engineer

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB database engineer to support enterprise-scale digital products and digital onboarding initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.

Support technology projects involving digital products and digital onboarding initiatives.

Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.

Configure and administer MongoDB replica sets and sharded cluster architectures.

Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.

Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.

Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.

Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.

Participate in agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.

Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

Required technical skills

MongoDB administration

Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration.

Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.

Strong experience with:

MongoDB replica sets

MongoDB sharding

MongoDB Ops Manager

MongoDB backup and restore mechanisms

Database patching and upgrades

Performance tuning and optimization

Database migrations

Mongo Query Language (MQL)

Operating systems

Strong working knowledge of:

Unix

Linux operating systems

Database technologies

Experience working with open source database technologies.

Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.

Automation & scripting (nice to have)

Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:

Ansible

Jenkins

Terraform

Experience with scripting languages including:

Bash

Python

Delivery methodology

Experience working within agile delivery environments.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.

Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.

Required competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.

Excellent professional communication skills.

Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.

Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.

Preferred experience

4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.

Banking or financial services industry experience is preferred.

Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Preferred certifications

MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.

Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.